Instead of a thin layer of wood veneer, BILLY now has a hard surface of durable paper foil. ”The foil has different printed patterns that look like natural wood and means that less wood is needed to make each BILLY,” says Umut. Using materials only where they are needed is resource-efficient. “And it has meant another positive thing – an even more affordable BILLY.”
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BILLY
604.773.82BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that never goes out of style. Thanks to its versatility you can use it in many different ways at home – regardless of whether you store books or everyday items in it.
DesignerGillis Lundgren
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BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 15 3/4x11x79 1/2 "
BILLY is a versatile bookcase that works just as good as a storage unit and is suitable to use in many different ways at home.
The shallow and adjustable shelves help you customize your BILLY and allow you to use it as you like – for storing everyday items, memorabilia or other things you collect.
BILLY has a simple and timeless design that is easy to personalize by adding boxes, lighting and your favourite items.
Make it even more personal by adding a door, allowing you to both hide and display things. In this way your BILLY can get new functions and a new look as your style and living situation changes.
Ratings and reviews
Easy ShelfTabithaWas easy to assemble and is very strong good product with ease of building
Simple and usefulEunhwaIf you have small space, this is good for storage.
Good price and nice design.
very pleasedAnonymous reviewergoes perfectly with the corner unit . and looks wonderful together
BillyJairoVery good item.
Perfect for storageKayNeed extra storage in the laundry room, the Billy is a perfect buy. Its size is perfect for smaller rooms. I needed a place for towels and this was the perfect choice.
Like / loveJoselinPerfect
Can't beat a BillyPaEasy to assemble and install and looks great. Adjustable shelving is very useful.
Billy BookcaseTheaSolid built. Love that the baseboard section is cut out so it fits snug against the wall. Excellent size for the area I needed it for. Easy to assemble.
Very solid and easy to assembleJonathanI filled it with books and CD binders, and it's very solid, will not fall easily and the tablets don't bend. Good call using screws that require a manual screwdriver instead of screws that require an Allen key, which is a tool harder to use than a manual screwdriver. Best quality for the price, and nice compact size.
versatile shelving unitKerryVery easy to put together. A sturdy storage option for a small space.
Billy BookcaseMartinQuick and Easy to assemble . Wanted Birch but the walnut worked
Budget friendly shelvesClintonGreat looking shelves. Doesn't break the bank and very sturdy. Adjustable shelves are great for larger items. Height and shelf width are perfect.
Great use of small spaceIngridConvenient and narrow. I'm pleased
ExcellentLoanneThe perfect size for my space, great quality as always, I love the Billy line because it’s affordable and looks very neat and streamlined! So nice to have a library
Billy narrow book caseMargNot happy with the quality the veneer chipped when putting in the plugs to hold the shelf. Very cheaply made
Billy BookcaseTasmaI have always liked the Billy Bookcases. I have quite a few in my house. They seem to fit that perfect little space for anything!!!
Great basic storageShelleyAs shown
Quality has drastically decreasedAdrianaJust ordered this bookshelf to add on to my existing Billy bookshelves. The quality is significantly different than just a few years ago. The shelves don’t even look the same. Product also arrived with a lot of dings and bubbling.
Easy to put together MichelleEasy to build abs perfect size.
New and improvedAshleeI have been a long time fan of the Billy Bookcase. Price point is perfect and so is the quality. I was always frustrated by securing the backing rather than panel with the tiny nails. No matter how precise I tried to be one always managed to miss and go through the shelf. They have illuminated this frustrating task and changed it to pre-drilled holes where you instal a plastic plug and then a securing plastic nail. This is so much more efficient and less frustrating!
I bought two of these and the second one is missing an insert shelf and I was given an install shelf (plugs and screws). I messaged customer service and they aren’t able to send me a new one even though there is a separate shelf on the website. I’m over 4 hours drive from an ikea so this is an issue.
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4.7Average rating
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An updated storage hero
BILLY bookcase has been a steady customer favourite for more than 40 years – but old faithful servants also need to be updated to keep up with the times. We took a closer look at BILLY and came up with some ideas. One of them means more efficient use of materials, and another makes the bookcase easier to assemble and take apart.
“BILLY was introduced in 1979 and has helped millions of people to organize books and other things in the home. But the world has changed a lot since then, and even popular big-sellers need to adapt to new demands and ways of living,” says Umut Ates, one of our co-workers.
Paper means smarter use of raw materials
Easier to assemble and take apart
BILLY fits just as well in the living room as in other areas of the home – the office, dining room or library. It’s easy to expand and combine with other furniture. But one thing that has had potential for improvement is how the bookcase is assembled and taken apart. “Previously, you had to nail about 50 small nails to get the back panel in place, but that’s history now. Instead, you snap on the back panel without any tools,” explains Umut. It also makes it easier to disassemble BILLY without damaging it if you move or want to resell your bookcase. “The improvements have made BILLY more adaptable – it can keep up changing life situations – and it wouldn’t surprise me if this storage hero is as popular in 40 years as it is today.”